A weaker streaming PC might affect your main system if it shares resources or bandwidth.
A weaker streaming PC might affect your main system if it shares resources or bandwidth.
main rig features 9700 and 1070 gtx, whereas the older model runs an i3 7100 at 3.9ghz with an radeon rx 550. My 4790 has 1070 and could work for streaming, though it might slow down the main system. If needed, a capture card is still necessary for the streaming setup.
I installed the streaming tool like streamlabs and tweaked a few options following the instructions. My sister handles playback smoothly at 7700k + 1070ti, even before her setup of 6600k + rx 480 performed well. She streams using the GPU since it offers better performance than CPU. You might want to reduce game settings in tougher games.
Dual-core could present certain challenges when encoding the stream. Which processor model are you using? Also, you'll need to configure NDI or employ a capture card to make another PC work as an encoder. NDI will rely on your home network, which shouldn't cause problems. Uploading the stream might lead to difficulties in online games if your internet speed is below 5mbps.
The i7 shines with its quad-core design. However, that’s manageable. The next point is upload speed and desired video quality. It should work well for 720p60 or 1080p30.
Sure! You're planning to use a Quad Core for streaming and want at least 60fps with 720p quality. If you get a capture card for the 4970K, it might help improve performance on your gaming rig, especially if you're using a PC. Your noob setup is on the right track!
It really comes down to your gaming preferences, monitor specs, and more. For 1080p gaming and streaming, a single PC is more than sufficient. When you need 4K or ultra-high refresh rate gaming plus 1080p60 streaming, the second PC starts offering real benefits.
You've likely used 250Hz and 1080p before, which suggests a quad-core setup again. Thanks!